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The Western Star Newspaper
ENGAGEMENTS & WEDDINGS
July 2007

ENGAGEMENTS

WAYSON / BAKER
Bill and Glenda Wayson of Benoit’s Cove are pleased to announce the
engagement of their daugher Beverly, to Adam Baker, son
of Gerald and Marlene Baker of Pasadena. Love and best wishes come from
family and friends. Wedding preparations are being made for September
6, 2008.
(Published in July 2007 newspaper)

PARK / GAUDETT
Congratulations to Colleen Park and Garrett Gaudett of
Irishtown on their engagement which took place on July 10th 2007 at
Margaret Bowater Park, Corner Brook. Love and Best Wishes from family and
friends.

PITTMAN & BELLOWS
Kevin and Stella Pittman of Rocky Harbour are pleased to announce the engagement
of their only daughter Melanie to Christopher, son of
Veronica Bellows Green of Pasadena and the late Jim Bellows. Their wedding
is planned for August 2008.
(Published in July 2007 newspaper)

WEDDINGS

CUNNING / THORNE
Glenda (Roy) Cunning, of Corner Brook, and Timothy (Leigh) Thorne of St.
John’s would like to announce the marriage of their daughter Amy
Thorne to Justin Broderick, son of William and Trudy Broderick,
of Corner Brook. A beautiful celebration and blessing of the marriage
ceremony was held on July 7, 2007 at All Saints Church
in Corner Brook. The bridal party consisted of 12 close friends and family
members. Emily Cunning, sister of the bride, was Maid of Honor and Peter
Broderick, brother of the groom, was Best Man. The happy couple currently
live and work in Houston, Texas.

DUFFENAIS / GRIMES
Joanne, daughter of Emily and the late Leo Duffenais of Lourdes
and Darryl, son of Ruby and Johnny Grimes of Corner Brook
are pleased to announce their engagement which took place on July
20, 2007. A wedding is planned for the summer of 2008.

GILLETT / BUCKLE
Elaine Vincent (Jerry O’Keefe) and David Buckle (Mary) are proud
to announce the marriage of their son Scott to Corriena,
daughter of Leonora and Mike Gillett of Calgary, Alberta. A beautiful garden
wedding took place in Carstairs, Alberta on July 28, 2007.
Maid of honor: Melissa Masters, friend of the bride; best man: Tom Callahan,
friend of the groom; bridesmaid: Tammy Bulmer, friend of the bride; groomsman:
Ryan Benner, friend of the groom: flower girl: Chloe Masters, Friend of
the bride; ring bearers: Triston and Rayne; children of the bride. Scott
and Corriena’s son Xavier also took in the festivities. Master of
ceremonies was Ron Vincent, uncle of the groom. Scott is the grandson of
Lina & Herbert Vincent and George & Isabell Buckle of Corner Brook.
The happy family currently resides in Carstairs, Alberta.

GUSHUE / ADAMS
Congratulations to Joanne Gushue & Jerry Adams who
were married July 7, 2007 at the Canadian Legion, Corner
Brook. The ceremony was performed by Dianne Parsons, JP. Maid of honour
was Valerie Power, cousin of the bride, and best man was Larry Hann,
brother-in-law of the groom. Other attendants were Stephanie Cullihall,
sister of the bride, Heather Gushue, daugher of the bride & groom and Ron & Tyler
Borden, cousins of the bride. Dinner and dance followed with Lynn Borden
as MC. Joanne, Jerry & Heather honeymooned in Florida. Best wishes
come from Ray & Maxine Gushue, Corner Brook.

HOUSE / BROPHY
On July 28th, 2007 a beautiful garden wedding
took place between Paula, the daughter of Stewart House
and the late Bernice House and Leslie, son of Stedman
and Effie Brophy. The bridal party consisted of Maid of Honor Heather Bell,
sister of the bride, Best Man Ralph Martin, brother-in-law of the groom,
Bridesmaid Marlene Lake, sister of the groom, Groomsman Fred Bell, brother-in-law
of the bride, Bridesmaid Kim Caines, sister of the bride, Groomsman Leander
Brophy, brother of the groom, Bridesmaid Veronica House, friend of the
bride and groom, Groomsman Cornelius Brophy, brother of the groom, Bridesmaid
Geraldine Brophy, sister of the groom, Groomsman Byron Robinson, cousin
of the groom, Flowergirls: Katelyn Martin, niece of the groom, Jade House,
niece of the bride, Ringbearer: Matthew House, nephew of the bride, Master
of Ceremonies Ross Humber. Captain Rev. William Rice performed the beautiful
ceremony. Love and best wishes from family and friends.

LAKE & IRWIN
Beatrice and Cyril Lake of Pasadena would like to announce the marriage
of their daughter Sonya to Graeme Irwin, son of Clare
and Peter Irwin of Guelph, Ontario. The wedding took place July
21, 2007 at the Irwin Cottage in Georgian Bay. The maid of honor
was Cindy Lake Antel, cousin of the bride. Best man was Mike Slavinik,
friend of the groom. The couple honeymooned in Europe. The happy couple
reside in Calgary, Alberta.

MACDONALD - LILLY
On July 14, 2007 a beautiful wedding took place at Little
Bonne Bay Pond between Christa, daughter of Audrey and
Roger MacDonald and Dwayne, son of Florence and Melvin
Lilly. The happy couple were surrounded by family and friends. Maid of
Honor was Stephanie Mollon, best friend of the bride. Best Man was Darryl
Wells, friend of the groom. Special thanks to Terri Lynn Penney for taking
many beautiful pictures. Thanks to everyone who shared in making their
day so special!

MURPHY / MEYER
Brian and Betty Murphy are proud to announce the marriage of their daughter Veronica
to Dale Meyer, son of Alvin and Dolores Meyer, Hisler, Alberta.
The wedding took place at Our Lady of the Sea Parish, Benoits Cove, NL
on Friday, July 27, 2007. The wedding was officiated by
Sister Mildred Chabassol, Veronica was given in marriage by her father,
Brian. In attendance April Wells, matron of honor; Shelby Meyer, bridesmaid;
Dennis Meyer, best man; Kyle Meyer, groomsman and Ernest Murphy, usher.
Many thanks to all the family and friends who attended from out of town.
The happy couple currently reside in Calgary, Alberta.

THORNE / BRODERICK
Glenda (Roy) Cunning, of Corner Brook, and Timothy (Leigh) Thorne of
St. John’s would like to announce the marriage of their daughter Amy
Thorne to Justin Broderick, son of William and Trudy Broderick,
of Corner Brook. A beautiful celebration and blessing of the marriage
ceremony was held on July 7, 2007 at All Saints Church
in Corner Brook. The bridal party consisted of 12 close friends and
family members. Emily Cunning, sister of the bride, was Maid of Honor
and Peter Broderick, brother of the groom, was Best Man. The happy
couple currently live and work in Houston, Texas.

WELSH / BENNETT
Ted and Helen Bennett of Corner Brook would like to announce the marriage
of their son Aaron to Jennifer Welsh, daughter of Donald
Welsh of Goose Bay and Marie Pepin of Ottawa. The Ceremony was held at
St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church, Curling on July 27, 2007,
Rev. John Hounsell-Drover officiating. The couple now resides in St.
George, New Brunswick.